There are three different pools that you can choose from when staying at the Rio. As you walk into the large pool area, you will see that it goes from a family type pool, followed by a more adult-like pool and finally you get to the "party" pool that has a younger vibe and DJ.
We came twice during our stay at the Rio, and hung out at the adult and party pool areas. There is a bar area in center of all the pools, and another on the left hand side when you walk in. It was about 85 when we were there in April, which made it tough to find a chair. We hung out at the party pool, and even with the DJ it was kind of the on the quiet, mellow side.
This is not like Rehab at the Hard Rock Hotel, or Wet Republic at the MGM, so don't think you're going to get that kind of atmosphere. This is more for those that want to get a little bit of rays, a drink or two and some "chill" time at the pool before they head out later for some debauchery. Fun pool, but quiet .
*POOL SPECIALS: As about their drink specials, as they had 2-1's depending on the day and another where you can buy a refillable cup and the drinks would be a lot less.